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PADI Discover Scuba Diving Tamarindo
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Have all the fun of scuba diving without investing the time and expense into a PADI certification with a Discover Scuba Diving experience from Tamarindo. Learn the basics of scuba diving in a pool the day before or morning of your trip, and then head out to the open ocean near Las Catalinas Islands to dive and swim alongside tropical fish, manta rays, sea horses, and more.
- 5-hour PADI Discover Scuba course and scuba diving experience from Tamarindo
- Learn the basics of scuba diving and see if a PADI certification is right for you
- Have all the fun of scuba diving without the time and expense of a certification course
- Dive up to 36 feet below the surface of the ocean
- Swim alongside tropical fish, sea horses, giant manta rays, and more
- Instructor on board the entire time
- Ideal for first-time scuba divers, both families and adventurous travelers alike
What's Included
- Snacks
- Use of Scuba equipment
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
- Scuba Dive Costa Rica | TamarindoPotrero Dive Center Operating Normally Tamarindo Sales Shop Temporarily Closed, Guanacaste Province, Tamarindo, 50309, Costa Rica
The Dive Center is located in the Car Park of BCR | Banco de Costa Rica, Playa Flamingo. This is 30 minutes north of Tamarindo. Please check how you will reach us before the day of your activity. Contact us if you need to use our shuttle bus.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Pickup details
We can pick up from most Hotels and Hostels in Langosta, Tamarindo, Conchal, Brasilito, Flamingo, Las Catalinas and Potrero | Surfside. Please check in with and let us know where you are staying so we can confirm that a Pick Up is possible.
What To Expect
Prepare for your very first ocean dive by learning basic scuba skills in a pool alongside a certified instructor. You can complete this portion of your tour the afternoon before your ocean dive or at approximately 6:30 a.m. on the day of your dive.
At 7:30 a.m., board a diving boat and head out to Las Catalinas Islands, known for their populations of tropical fish, eels, sea horses, giant manta rays, and more. Dive down to a maximum depth of 36 feet (12 meters), with an instructor on board the whole time.
At the end of your dive, return to shore, enjoying the clear view of the Guanacaste coastline along the way.
At 7:30 a.m., board a diving boat and head out to Las Catalinas Islands, known for their populations of tropical fish, eels, sea horses, giant manta rays, and more. Dive down to a maximum depth of 36 feet (12 meters), with an instructor on board the whole time.
At the end of your dive, return to shore, enjoying the clear view of the Guanacaste coastline along the way.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Not available for pregnant women
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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From $250.00
-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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